A church which is regarded as the most haunted in the area has been vandalised once again.

St Botolph's Church at Skidbrooke, near Louth, attracts hundreds of visitors each year due to its reputation as the spookiest in Lincolnshire.

According to the blog Haunted History of Lincolnshire, the church, which has been left empty since the mid-1970s is “a centre for unexplained paranormal activity” and there have also been suggestions of Satanic activity taking place in the isolated building.

Last year, the church's eerie reputation grew further after a YouTube account uploaded mysterious footage in an effort to prove the “mass hauntings” that are said to take place there - you can watch the footage above.

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But the empty Grade I listed church, which dates back to the 13th century, has suffered many incidents of criminal damage over the years - the most recent of which took place last month.

Now police are appealing for information that could assist their enquiries into the latest incident.

PCSO Billy Spence, of Lincolnshire Police, said: "The church's atmosphere and reputation for paranormal activity attract hundreds of visitors and the Churches Conservation Trust, who care for the building, welcome the interest in this important piece of national heritage.

Vandalism in St Botolph's Church at Skidbrooke, near Louth

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"However, why any of those visitors would then want to mindlessly damage the church is bewildering and deeply saddening and I would urge anyone with information about who is responsible to contact us."

Anyone with information is asked to call Lincolnshire Police on their non-emergency number 101, quoting incident number 129 of June 25.

Information can also be shared through the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.